Pipe Marking and Cable Marking

As all the types of identification methods such as cable marking and area marking, pipe marking is also a type of identification technique.  It can be done by using different materials. For example, we can write on the pipes by using marking pens or paints, we can put stickers, also we can place some tags on the pipes.

We have discussed the cable marking techniques before. But the pipe marking technique is more important than cable marking. Because cable marking we are doing to save our time in the future to distinguish each cable easily. But this pipe marking is giving some serious information to the employees as well as to the concerned people.

It is more dangerous to handle pipes in a factory or plant without understanding what is inside it. So this pipe marking has an important role even in the life-saving. Pipe marking is considered as critical for worker safety because insufficient system knowledge can lead to injury and death.

Pipe Marking Benefits

Industrial pipe marking has a major role in any facility’s complex pipe infrastructure. Properly marked pipes are very important to work within the same environment without any accidental hazards. I t can provide essential information where it is needed most, improving safety and increasing efficiency.

The importance of pipe marking can be understood with an incident. On Feb. 29, 2012, four people were using a cutting torch to demolish an out-of-service petroleum pipe. The pipe had not been purged in over a year. It contained vapors that resulted in an explosion and flash fire. 

All four workers were scalded, burned, and taken to the hospital. Two were released after 24 hours; the other two remained hospitalized for an extended period of time. All the types of identifications such as area, pipe, and cable marking are important.

Labeling

Labeling

Cable Marking:

Shrink tube cable marking provides associate easy-to-apply and very sturdy cable marker. The disadvantage is that it cannot be applied to cables that have already been terminated. It may be used on CAT5 or fiber optic cables when the shrink tube will fit over the built-in connector and still shrink to a tight fit on the cable.

CABLE MARKING - SELF-LAMINATING CABLE WRAPS

Self-laminating cable wraps (wire wraps) are self-adhesive labels that will be used on most cables. They provide sturdy cable labels that will merely be wrapped around each terminated and unterminated cables. Self-laminating cable wraps have an associate opaque section on that the identification info is written. A clear tail wraps around the cable, covering and protecting the printed section where information is printed.

Self-laminating wire wraps for cable marking are accessible in eight colors for cables up to 0.93 inches in diameter. Self-laminating wire wraps may be applied on unterminated cables after the cable has been terminated, or on cables that include termination as a part of the cable, such as CAT5 and fiber optic cables.

CABLE MARKING - LARGER CABLES AND SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

How are cables that are one in or larger in diameter labeled?

What about labeling ribbon cables?

These varieties of cables are labeled mistreatment "flat" rectangular cable marking labels. This area unit primarily typical cable labels, though specialized materials could also be used betting on the cable atmosphere. These cable markers are then covered using a clear over-laminate that is applied separately by wrapping it around the cable. The over-laminate protects the label and ensures a long life.

Cable labeling is for providing some information about the cables or wires to the viewers. It is very helpful to understand the purpose of that particular wire. Labeling is an important thing if you have a huge wire system to handle.